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New faculty spotlight: Alexandra Bilunas, DDS
Dr. Bilunas is an assistant professor of pediatric dentistry at the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Oct 25, 2024
![Alexandra Bilunas, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AlexandraBilunas102524-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Oct. 25, 2024
Upcoming webinars available for some useful tools, and a brief street closure scheduled on Dewey Avenue.
Oct 25, 2024
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Thank you, employees: Employee Appreciation Pop-up is today
UNMC employees can attend the special event from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Living for food, fun and prizes.
Oct 24, 2024
![Promotional graphic of an event ticket](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EmployeeAppreciation101724-900x600.jpg)
New investigator: Breanna Hetland, PhD
Dr. Hetland is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing.
Oct 24, 2024
![Breanna Hetland, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BreannaHetland101424-900x600.jpeg)
Annual NUFlex Enrollment begins on Monday
Here are some steps employees can take ahead of time to help in the enrollment process.
Oct 24, 2024
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Drs. Hanson and Jackson will join wheat fiber roundtable
The Wheat Fiber for Rural Health and Wealth Roundtable, presented in part by the University of Nebraska, will be Nov. 7.
Oct 24, 2024
![Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Corrine Hanson, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JacksonHanson2070824-900x600.jpg)
Discounted tickets available forĀ ‘A Christmas Carol’
The special rate for UNMC employees and students is available for two performances.
Oct 24, 2024
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A skilled surgeon’s hands and an unconventional patient
UNMC’s Joseph Morgan, MD, and a team from orthopaedic surgery join with the Henry Doorly Zoo for an intricate surgery on a monkey’s hand.
Oct 23, 2024
![Going into the procedure on Yuki, Joseph Morgan, MD, wanted the surgical repair to be strong enough to hold up to a primate's active lifestyle.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MonkeySurgery-36102224-900x600.jpg)
New investigator: Jocelyn Herstein, PhD
Dr. Herstein is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health.
Oct 23, 2024
![Jocelyn Herstein, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/JocelynHerstein101424-900x600.jpeg)
EMS responders learn from UNMC’s cardiac, stroke care experts
UNMC held the Activate EMS Symposium at the Davis Global Center on Oct. 4.
Oct 23, 2024
![Edward O’Leary, MD, associate professor in the UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and medical director of the Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory and of Chest Pain Services, gave a presentation to visiting emergency medical personnel.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EMSSymposium102324-900x600.jpg)